Chapter 234: Serving the Demon Ape "Dinner" in the Valley
The vast mountains stretched endlessly, their lush greenery forming an unbroken sea of emerald hues. Silhouettes darted through the dense forest, and as the fierce wind swept through, the treetops swayed, sending waves of verdant motion rolling toward the horizon a breathtaking sight.
Amidst the forest, the sudden sound of rushing wind echoed, followed by several figures swiftly approaching from the distance.
Wu Tian sighed helplessly. Their speed was simply too slow. They had only traveled a short distance, yet it had taken them half a day. If he had gone alone, he would have arrived in an instant. However, he found this rare forest journey rather enjoyable, especially with a beauty nestled in his arms it was a unique pleasure.
While Wu Tian was relishing the moment with Han Yue in his embrace, the men behind him were suffering.
Lin Xiuya, Liu Qing, and Yan Hao had pushed themselves to their limits, yet they still couldn't catch up to Wu Tian.
In their understanding, even if Wu Tian was carrying Han Yue, his speed shouldn't surpass theirs by much. But clearly, this young man, who was even younger than them, was unbelievably fast. He carried a woman without using any battle energy, yet he remained entirely unburdened.
With just a casual push of his right leg, he left them struggling far behind.
From his speed alone, the three could tell that the gap between them and Wu Tian was immense.
Lin Xiuya even unleashed his hidden half step Dou King strength, with wings formed from battle energy sprouting from his back yet he still wasn't as fast as Wu Tian.
This left him questioning his own existence. The speed granted by Dou Qi Wings was significant, not far off from a true Dou King, yet he still lagged behind. Being forced into second place dealt a heavy blow to Lin Xiuya, reinforcing the idea that the outside world was far vaster than he had imagined.
At the Jia Nan Academy, he had been among the elites, yet in the face of Zi Yan, he was nothing. Now, against Wu Tian, he was nothing once again.
Maybe Liu Qing's despair was justified Lin Xiuya could barely endure this sudden blow himself.
Compared to Lin Xiuya and Liu Qing, Yan Hao had it even worse. Among them, he had the weakest overall strength and was a power type fighter, meaning speed was never his strong suit.
His trump cards were all offensive moves, with nothing to boost his speed.
All he could do was trail behind Liu Qing, staring enviously at the figures ahead.
Even Liu Qing, who had been demoralized, was faster than him. This left Yan Hao feeling as if he was in the same position as those weaker Jia Nan Academy students who used to look up to him.
The feeling was one of envy, jealousy, and pure frustration!
The gap was enormous not just between him and Wu Tian, but even between him and Liu Qing. As for Lin Xiuya, the difference was even greater.
He had once been Lin Xiuya's equal, always suppressed but never completely outclassed. But now, there were even more geniuses above him.
His pride had taken a serious hit. Perhaps Wu Tian had been telling the truth all along his strength truly belonged to an entirely different level.
As they continued their search for the troublesome monkey, the group passed through a narrow gorge between two mountains.
It felt as if they were flowing along with the mountain streams rushing downhill. Soon, a swampy area came into view.
Han Yue, nestled in Wu Tian's arms, was savoring the moment. If possible, she wished this feeling could last forever.
But clearly, that was impossible, as they were about to reach their destination.
Extending her delicate arm and pointing forward, she softly said, "Wu Tian gege, just over that mountain, we'll see it!"
Wu Tian nodded, then leaped forward vanishing in an instant.
The group chasing behind him was instantly dumbfounded.
"What the ? He's gone?"
Fortunately, they had heard Han Yue's voice earlier and immediately rushed forward in the direction she had indicated.
About ten minutes later, they finally saw Wu Tian and Han Yue again.
They stood atop the vast forest, more specifically on the very tips of the trees.
What kind of movement technique was this?!
Wu Tian stood with one hand behind his back, the other arm gently wrapped around Han Yue's slender waist. In this boundless forest, he looked like a celestial being descended from the heavens.
And the woman in his arms? His destined companion truly a match made in heaven.
Seeing this, Lin Xiuya and Yan Hao felt as if another dagger had been plunged into their hearts.
As for Liu Qing, he felt nothing toward Han Yue.
To be precise, he hadn't developed any romantic feelings yet. Back in the Inner Academy, his dominance had been unrivaled.
Many girls had pursued him, yet none had caught his eye including Han Yue.
She was too cold. And as a domineering man, how could he possibly like an icy woman?
If he were to fall for someone, it would be someone fiery and passionate like Hu Jia. If not for Wu Tian's presence, he would have definitely pursued Hu Jia.
But now…
Wu Tian gazed toward a small valley nestled beside the mountain in the distance.
The valley resembled a gourd, with a dark and deep cave at its center the dwelling place of the Demon Ape.
The Snow Demon Heavenly Ape possessed the strength of a fifth rank magical beast. Even Zi Yan had said it was quite powerful, which spoke volumes about its terrifying might.
Wu Tian glanced at the three men below, his lips curling into a "kind" smile.
That smile sent chills down their spines.
After interacting with him several times, they had come to recognize the danger hidden in that smile.
Was he… planning to set them up?
The next moment
Their suspicions were confirmed.
Wu Tian flicked his fingers, sending a small wisp of flame toward the cave entrance.
"Boom!"
A loud explosion erupted.
The mere flick of his finger had caused the cave entrance to collapse, leaving Liu Qing stunned with fear.
He could do that with just a finger?
If those six massive lotus flames from before had exploded instead…
Holy !!
Before they could even react, a furious roar echoed from within the sealed cave.
"Roar !"
"Boom!"
The collapsed entrance burst apart as if struck by a bomb.
Emerging from the shattered cave was a massive, towering white ape, three to four zhang tall.
The white ape exuded a fierce, icy aura, its heavy breaths forming twin streams of white mist.
Its long, powerful arms ended in claws the size of two adult heads. With a single swipe, sharp golden energy blades shot forth, slicing through the nearby terrain and sending shattered rocks flying.
Its blood red eyes, brimming with fury and madness, scanned the surroundings
Until they locked onto the newly arrived Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and Liu Qing.
Upon seeing this terrifying beast, their faces instantly turned pale, and they cursed in unison:
"Holy shit !"
"A fifth rank magical beast, the Snow Demon Heavenly Ape!"
Standing atop the tree, Wu Tian grinned mischievously and said,
"A true magical beast stronger than a Dou King this is your dinner for tonight. Enjoy!"
The Snow Demon Heavenly Ape lifted its gaze, spotting Wu Tian and Han Yue.
Yet in its eyes, there was…
Gratitude?
Lin Xiuya: …What the hell? Weren't you the one proving your strength?!
Liu Qing: What the hell?! Weren't you trying to show me our gap in strength?!
Yan Hao: What the hell?! I just came to watch, why the hell am I the "dinner" now?!
(End of Chapter)
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